This invention discloses a modular, instantaneous high-
voltage electric stunning automatic
production line for
crayfish, aiming to overcome the shortcomings of existing water bath
electric shock technology and achieve integrated operation of
crayfish cleaning and instantaneous electric stunning. The
production line includes a
crayfish cleaning mechanism, a plastic tunnel, several electrodes, a lift, and a high-
voltage pulse generator. The plastic tunnel is fixed in the front-middle section of the crayfish cleaning mechanism's inner cavity. Several electrodes are equidistantly fixed to the inner sidewall of the plastic tunnel. The lift is located at the feeding port on the front side of the crayfish cleaning mechanism. The high-
voltage pulse generator is located on the sidewall of the crayfish cleaning mechanism and is compatible with the electrodes. The crayfish cleaning mechanism includes a water tank support, a water tank, an inclined
chain conveyor, a circulating water pump, a
water supply pipe, a mesh plate, and rotating rollers. These components work together to achieve automatic feeding, cleaning, instantaneous electric stunning, and transfer of live crayfish. The high-
voltage pulse generator contains a
capacitor-stored
pulse power supply, which, together with the electrodes, forms an instantaneous high-voltage
electric field, reducing damage to the crayfish. The
production line adopts a
modular design, facilitating inspection and maintenance, adapting to large-scale
processing, and balancing
animal welfare and product quality.